Real Estate

Investing in real estate is nothing at all like investing in the stock market, or most other financial markets for that matter. Successful investing in real estate requires a full understanding of what it is you’re getting into, and a willingness to get your hands dirty.

Can You Profit From Rentals? Real Estate Investing by the Numbers

Carefully selected, appropriately maintained and properly managed rental properties can provide three things all investors look for: 1) income, 2) capital appreciation and 3) tax advantages. In fact, in more ways than you may realize, real estate investing mirrors investing in stocks and bonds.

Real Estate Depreciation – A Tax Deduction That Rental Property Investors Love

Real estate investing provides several tax benefits. Depreciation is the one that most investors have heard about. It’s also one of the most misunderstood. In this article, I’ll give you a basic account of what it is and show you how it can help you as a rental property investor.

Tax Lien Investing: Double-Digit Returns – But Is This Investment Right for You?

With interest rates still near all-time lows, investors are searching for a reasonably safe investment that keeps them ahead of inflation. At the April local real estate investor meet-up here in Baltimore, tax lien investing was the topic. The promise of 18% returns — on an investment secured by real estate — got my attention.

First Time Home Buyer? How to Use Your 401(k) as a Down Payment

As a mortgage loan originator, I’m used to problem-solving with clients in unique situations. And recently, I helped a time-crunched and cash-strapped couple buy their dream home in a way you may not have considered.

3 Steps to Get Started As a Real Estate Investor

I firmly believe we are all budding entrepreneurs. We want to control our destiny, work for ourselves and feel good about making a difference in the world. Real estate investing is an excellent way to stretch one’s entrepreneurial muscles.

7 Essential Traits of Successful Real Estate Investors

Almost everyone who asks me what I do for a living responds with an excited, “I’ve always wanted to that!” when I tell them I’m a real estate investor. I always smile and agree it’s great, but I know they’re probably naive about what it really takes to be successful. And most likely, they won’t take the time or energy to figure it out.

How to Successfully Invest in Real Estate With Brandon Turner

I’m not much into investing in real estate. My only real estate exposure comes from my REIT (real estate investment trust) investments. However, you don’t have to rely on REITs if you want to see success in real estate investing. You don’t even need a large chunk of capital.

Investing in Real Estate – The Ultimate Guide on What to Expect

Hurricane Sandy vs My Rental – Sandy Wins!

Hurricane Sandy affected our finances in a big way. Fortunately, my home, family and I are all fine. Though we were out power for 4 days, I know a few friends and family still without power. As of this writing, approximately 120,000 households on Long Island are without power. We were able to survive with the poor-man’s generator I had professionally installed in our mini-van.

How Does Section 8 Housing Work? From An Landlord’s Perspective

Ever since the Great Depression, there have been housing assistance programs in the United States. One of the most popular assistance programs is known as Section 8. With this program, a tenant’s rent payment is subsidized by the government. For landlords willing to deal with extra paperwork, and willing to do a little extra at the behest of the government, it’s possible to find stable tenants — and receive a regular rent check as income for your rental property.